CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-1162
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk1.16%
63th percentile - higher than 63% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in passwd in SCO UNIX 4.0 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service by preventing users from being able to log into the system.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can block access to the system for all users, leading to significant disruptions in the organization's operations.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to a newer version to eliminate this vulnerability and to monitor logs for any attack attempts.
Original NVD description (English source)
Vulnerability in passwd in SCO UNIX 4.0 and earlier allows attackers to cause a denial of service by preventing users from being able to log into the system.